A Partnership to Save More Lives

It’s Easy to Help
NMDPsm (formerly Be The Match) and American Red Cross are grateful for people like you who are willing to help a stranger when they need it most. While there is an age limit to donate blood stem cells, there is no maximum age to donate platelets. The platelet donation process is similar to blood stem cell donation – learn more via this convenient video. Each platelet donation takes only a few hours and your platelets could go to a cancer patient the very same week you donate.
Real Platelet Donors Share Why They Give
Why are platelets so important?
Platelets are tiny cell fragments in your blood that help form clots and stop bleeding. They’re especially needed for many cancer patients, as treatments such as chemotherapy or bone marrow transplant can cause platelet counts to plummet. In the U.S., platelet transfusions are needed every 15 seconds! Donations must go to patients within 5 days, which is why every donor is vital. You can help.